About Tentkheta
Tentkheta was a politician.
Biography
Tentkheta was one of the wives known for Pharaoh Amasis II. She was a daughter of a priest of Ptah named Padineith. She was the mother of a King's son named Khnum-ib-Re and the mother of Pharaoh Psamtik III. Tentkheta held the titles king's wife (hmt nswt) and overseer of the affairs of the acacia house (khrp seshmtiw shendjet).
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tentkheta?
ancient Egyptian queen consort
What was Tentkheta's occupation?
Tentkheta was a politician.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tentkheta. https://biography.guide/tentkheta/
MLA: "Tentkheta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tentkheta/.
Chicago: "Tentkheta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tentkheta/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC